Mission-Critical IT Project Lead for National Security

National Reconnaissance Office (NRO); Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 105,000 - 173,000; Full time

Job summary

National Reconnaissance Office (NRO) is seeking IT Project Managers (GG-11/12/13) in the Washington, DC area. This full-time position supports DoD 8140 work roles and involves managing complex IT and cybersecurity projects for space-based reconnaissance systems.

Qualified applicants have a BS in IT/CS, at least 3 years of IT project management, knowledge of IT security and federal acquisition, and willingness to travel as required. STEM pay ranges apply; see agency notice.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in IT, cybersecurity, data science, information systems, or CS from ABET/CAE school.
• Minimum 3 years of specialized IT project management experience.
• Experience with interrelated IT specialties and IT architecture.
• Knowledge of cybersecurity principles in IT project management.
• Experience with Federal acquisition processes and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Managing complex IT and cybersecurity projects for intelligence and reconnaissance systems.
• Developing project plans, schedules, and resource requirements.
• Monitoring project activities and evaluating accomplishments.
• Providing expert technical advice on project management matters.
• Developing and interpreting policies and procedures for IT project management.
• Making decisions that influence important agency IT projects.
• Ensuring cybersecurity requirements are integrated throughout the lifecycle.
• Coordinating with stakeholders to align with mission requirements.
• Overseeing acquisition of IT systems and services per federal regulations.

Skills

Project management

Cybersecurity concepts

Federal acquisition processes

IT architecture understanding

Stakeholder coordination

Risk management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Data Science, Information Systems, or Computer Science from ABET accredited or CAE designated institution

Job description

National Reconnaissance Office (NRO) is seeking IT Project Managers (GG-11/12/13) in the Washington, DC area. This full-time position supports DoD 8140 work roles and involves managing complex IT and cybersecurity projects for space-based reconnaissance systems.

Qualified applicants have a BS in IT/CS, at least 3 years of IT project management, knowledge of IT security and federal acquisition, and willingness to travel as required. STEM pay ranges apply; see agency notice.